Willie Huffman is Retiring from TCAT-McKenzie, Paris

Two retirement receptions are scheduled for Willie Huffman, who is retiring as President of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll. The receptions are 2-4 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the TCAT in Paris and from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the TCAT in McKenzie.

The address of the Paris TCAT is 312 S Wilson (across from Henry Co. High School) and the McKenzie TCAT is located at 16940 Highland Dr.

Huffman was appointed President of TCAT Henry/Carroll April 1, 2021. The next President of TCAT Henry/Carroll is Henry County Mayor John Penn Ridgeway, who will be assuming the position after the August election.

Huffman is the president of both the McKenzie and Paris campuses. Dr. Jan Latimer is the vice-president of both. Huffman is retiring June 30 after 36 years of service. He began his career as a counselor and financial aid director at the State Area Vocational School. That name changed to the Tennessee Technology Center and now TCAT. With three name changes, Huffman progressed through the ranks, served at both McKenzie and Paris campuses, and was named president on April 1, 2021. He said he is proud young adults and high school students are learning the value of vocational training. The local school has experienced a significant influx of dual enrollment high school students eager to learn a good-paying trade.